Board Governance
Composition and succession
The Corporate Governance Committee annually reviews the skills, experience, background and diversity of the Board in relation to BC Hydro's strategic direction. The Board discusses the recommendations resulting from this review, and the Board Chair communicates them to the B.C. Provincial Government through the B.C. Board Resourcing and Development Office (BRDO), access to which can be made through the provincial government website.
Competency profiles for the Board and each Director are developed annually. The Corporate Governance Committee and the Board Chair review the competency mix, assess whether competency gaps exist in relation to BC Hydro's strategic direction, and make recommendations to the BRDO that supports an effective Board renewal strategy.
Orientation
Special orientation sessions are held for new Directors. The focus of the sessions depends upon the particular knowledge of the appointee.
Upon appointment, Directors also receive a manual that provides guidance on Board governance issues, as well as other important information such as the Service Plan and the Shareholder's Letter of Expectations.
- Orientation Process for New and Existing Directors [PDF, 34 Kb]
Professional development
To promote Board development, tutorial evenings are held quarterly to review strategies, complex business issues or specific aspects of BC Hydro's business. In addition, Board retreats are held annually with other Board sessions scheduled during the year as circumstances require.
Board, committee and director assessment
Board Evaluation is undertaken in two parts: (1) an annual one-on-one discussion between each Director and the Board Chair and (2) an in-depth evaluation conducted biannually to solicit detailed Director feedback on board operations and its corporate governance processes. In consultation with the Chair, the Corporate Governance Committee reviews the evaluation findings, and reports outcomes and recommendations to the Board.
Last Modified: Jul 3, 2008
